Veterinary toolkits help you celebrate Dog Bite Prevention Week® and National Pet Week®

More than 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs each year, and more than half of them are children. Dog Bite Prevention Week® starts this Sunday, April 9, and offers veterinarians a great opportunity to help educate clients and the public about dog bite prevention. Is your clinic prepared?

Engage your community and civic leaders by customizing this National Pet Week® proclamation and asking your mayor, governor or other elected officials to endorse this important event.

Visit AVMA.org/petweek to see more ways to celebrate National Pet Week® in your clinic and promote it within your community!

Pet health and safety observances like Dog Bite Prevention Week® and National Pet Week® provide important information to pet owners, demonstrate the importance of the veterinarian in the Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship, and help you show yourself as the knowledgeable, passionate and caring professional you are. AVMA strives to make it easy for you to join us in promoting these observances with ready-to-use toolkits and resources.